Need projector advice — bright living room with sun exposure so leaning toward (3000+ lumens),
Hey all — been going down the projector rabbit hole and could use some real-world advice from people who’ve actually owned these. Im not new to projectors - had a epson 8350 for 8 years and was happy with it but want something better and brighter - recenlty broke (temp sensor) which is impossible to fix or get help to fix...
My situation:
- Condo has 10 ft windows so half the year sun does come in but can just put blinds down
- Not a blackout home theater — more like day + night mixed use
- Hav a 120" screen
- Mostly: sports, streaming, movies
- I care about it looking clean/sharp and “wow” level, not just “it works”
What I’ve learned so far:
- Anything under ~3000 lumens = basically useless in my space
- Cheap “Amazon 8K” stuff = trash
- Older used projectors are hit or miss depending on hours/brightness
What I’m targeting:
- 3000+ lumens minimum
- Interested in what people say about LASER experiences and if shld target
- Ideally something that can hold up in ambient light
- Budget is flexible, but trying to stay under ~$1500 (or LESS if there’s a great value play) - open to Used/Refurbished
What I’ve considered so far:
- Epson LS800
- BenQ TK710STi
- Some used/refurb commercial lasers (BenQ LU series, etc.)
- Also looked at cheaper Epson refurbs (EX9270, etc.) but not sure
Questions:
- What actually delivers that “wow” factor in a bright room? basic minimal requirements?
- Any underrated models/brands or used/refurb plays I should target?
- At what point does it make more sense to just get a TV instead?
Appreciate any guidance , i just seem to be going in circles and would greatly appreciate any advice / recommendations
u/EzY-1234 — 23 days ago